Comparing Our Italy Tours
Comparing Rick Steves Italy tours is like comparing fine wine: Deciding to go to Italy is pretty easy (it's all good), but figuring out what to see in a single trip makes the choosing part a lot harder! Let's get started on the path to clarity by comparing the features of our Italy tours.
And away we go…
Best of Italy in 17 Days tour
This tour covers the most places in Italy on a single itinerary, including cities, hill towns, seaside, lakes, and mountains. "I've got the time and money, and I want to see the most — and best — of Italy in a single trip."
Heart of Italy in 9 Days tour
Covering the core sights of our Best of Italy tour in just as much detail, this tour skips Venice, Lake Como, the Dolomites, and Umbria. "My time and budget are tight, so saving a week's worth of vacation days is a big plus."
Village Italy in 14 Days tour
This tour immerses you in the countryside magic of small-town Italy. You'll be learning about about crafting pottery, cutting marble, cooking pasta, making wine — even hunting truffles. "I want to slow down and experience Italian culture — cooking pasta, making wine, and getting to know the Italian people."
Best of Tuscany in 11 Days tour
While this tour starts in Florence, it'll show you the parts of this famous region that our other tours don't cover — including the Val d'Orcia, Maremma, and Chianti — along with time to slow down and savor Tuscany's food and wine. "I want to get a real feel for Tuscany, with plenty of time to do it!"
Best of South Italy in 13 Days tour
This tour explores the southern end of Italy's "boot" — including Naples, the Adriatic Coast, the Amalfi Coast, and Pompeii — that our other tours don't visit. "I've seen Italy's biggest sights, now I'm looking for something different and off the beaten path."
Best of Sicily in 12 Days tour
One of our most popular itineraries, our Sicily tour takes you all over this culturally rich island — which Rick calls "Italy in the extreme" — and doesn't visit any other parts of Italy. "I want to focus on the unique sights, culture, history, and tastes of Sicily."
Best of Venice, Florence & Rome in 10 Days tour
This is strictly an urban tour, covering each city with more in-depth learning about history, art, sights, food, and culture than the other tours. "My time is limited and these cities are on my must-see list. I'll come back for more of Italy later!"
Best of Rome in 7 Days tour
This weeklong tour offers the most in-depth experience in the Eternal City. You'll enjoy plenty of time at the city's museums, famous sights, and vibrant neighborhoods. "A couple of days in Rome aren't enough for me — I want a whole week to take it all in!"